Free Citizenship Application Assistance

BROOKLYN, NY (12/8/18) – On Saturday, State Senator Kevin Parker and the City University of New York (CUNY) collaborated at the Flatbush YMCA on their annual free citizenship application assistance event “CUNY CitizenshipNow!” In partnership with New York State Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte and New York City Councilman Jumaane D. Williams, attendees were provided with free and confidential one-on-one consultations with highly competent immigration attorneys and paralegals to assess their immigration and naturalization needs.

“In this great time of uncertainty, and despair, it becomes so much more important that we bring immigration services to the community to help with the cumbersome process of naturalization. This also provided us with an opportunity to dispel the tension and anxiety around the proposed public charge changes, and what applicants can or cannot do that may affect their chances of being granted citizenship.  I want residents in my district and the surrounding areas to be aware of the resources that are available to them, while navigating the burdensome naturalization process,” concluded the Brooklyn lawmaker.

“Our event at the Flatbush YMCA was a huge success. We thank Council Member Jumaane D. Williams,  Senator Kevin S. Parker, and Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte for sponsoring this event and helping us assist legal permanent residents on their path to citizenship,” stated Eboni Mason, Events Manager, CUNY Citizenship Now!

About NYS Senator Kevin Parker

Senator Kevin S. Parker represents the ethnically diverse Brooklyn district comprised of sections of Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood, Ditmas Park, Kensington, Windsor Terrace, and Park Slope.  A lifelong Brooklyn resident, he is the Ranking Democratic Member on the Senate Committee on Energy and Telecommunications, as well as the Whip for the Senate Democratic Conference. He is a member of the Senate Democratic Conference Policy Group; Member of the Senate Select Committee on Technology & Innovation; and Member of the Senate Democratic Minority and Women-Owned Business (MWBE) Task Force.  For the 2018-2019 Legislative Session, Senator Parker serves on the Senate Standing Committees on Finance; Rules; Higher Education; Labor; Insurance, and Banks.

To learn more about Senator Parker, please visit www.nysenate.gov/senators/kevin-s-parker.